Sermons on Pool Of Bethesda:

"Real-Life Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2011

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with reference to Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam. Putnam has developed a spiritual growth wheel diagram that he explains in his book and which is used in this sermon to explain growth to spiritual maturity.

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 13, 2011 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “Real-Life Discipleship” New faces are popping up weekly at children’s play groups and on neighborhood park benches, although not in the weather we’re having today! These new faces carefully watch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009

Finding fullness in life because of God’s grace

"Amazing Grace" Eph 2:8-9 NIV 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Christianity is all about “grace” It’s all about God’s “Amazing Grace”. But what is “Grace” and what does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Science And Christianity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Is Science in conflict with the claims of Christianity? How can someone hold to the truth of Science and the truth of Christianity at the same time?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. How do you answer your friends or colleagues when they ask ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Plugging Into The Power

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

How we as Christians can only be effective when we are plugged into the source of our power.

Plugging into The Power Acts 4:31-33 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Dueling With The Devil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2011

a sermon about overcoming temptation.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Dueling with the Devil” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Immediately after Jesus is baptized, He is compelled by the Spirit of God into the desert or wilderness. The wilderness is a metaphor for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Soil Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 15, 2011

God must be sought by those whose soil is not nurturing the fruit of the Spirit.

Read Matthew 13.1-9. Pray. Introduction A Greek philosopher wanted to illustrate to his students that they must not only have knowledge but also a life changed by the truths he gave them. He said, “Sheep do not vomit up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Brick Method (Communication)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 2, 2007

Every day we ought to be growing more like Christ. And when we look at the life of Christ we see that He always spoke the plain truth, He always loved people. If we are to be about the business of building up the Church then we must be about the busines

“The Brick Method” Proverbs 18:21 Introduction When I was a young Marine Sergeant, stationed in Yuma Arizona, I worked for a Warrant Officer named, Chris Cox. Now, Warrant officer Cox stood about 6ft 4 inches and weighed just shy of three hundred pounds of solid muscle. At the time I had just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptism: What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Try This At Home! (Or Anywhere Else)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 26, 2009

Don’t Try This At Home! (or anywhere else)1) Don’t overestimate your goodness. 2) Don’t underestimate your God.

A man cannonballs from the top of his garage into his neighbor’s pool. A skateboarder grabs on to the back of a speeding car and zips down Main Street. A motorcyclist skids under an 18-wheeler and pops up on the other side. You’ve all seen these stunts in the movies. And you’ve also heard the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Your Place Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 10, 2009

How do you get a sense of well being, identity and purpose? Is it by how you feel inside and how you compare to others outside? Paul gives us some wonderful advice on how to deal with this as a member of the body of Christ.

Last time we talked about how to respond to God’s mercy—by making ourselves available to God by putting ourselves on the altar as a living sacrifice, shunning the molding of the world on our character externally, while embracing the transformation of our character internally by the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three Truths About God... And You

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2010

Christ makes himself known to us as our creator, redeemer and keeper. (We are created by God, redeemed by his grace and kept by his power.)

Title: Three Truths About God … and You Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Thesis: Christ makes himself known to us as our creator, redeemer and keeper. (We are created by God, redeemed by his grace and kept by his power.) Introduction The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s “Oasis of the Seas" is the largest, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah, The Rebuild Begins, Dealing With Rubble And Ash! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2010

A narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah, Nehemiah tells his story up to the beginning of the work of restoration.

Introduction: Thanks to the NIV Bible and Message paraphrase, both of which I’ve leaned fairly heavily upon for this attempt at a narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah. This is a narrative that has been Kiwified, i.e. easily understood by New Zealanders. The Narrator’s words are in ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Peace In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Chance Do Sheep Have Among Wolves?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2009

Do you know Jesus Christ as your shepherd?

Intro. In our text we see 1. The Sender - Jesus is the source and fountain of the Gospel! “I send” Jesus is about to send them out to do His work. He tells them to pray, for the harvest is great - no sooner did He tell them to pray, but that He announced that they were the very answer to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Last Name Is Not D*** Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009

The 3rd commandment is one that requires us all to take a look at just how we use your tongue in daily living. And ask yourselves the questions, how are we using our tongue?

God’s Last Name is not D*** Exodus 20:7 Introduction In the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey, lives a certain variety of crane. These birds tend to make a lot of noise, especially while flying. And, all that noise gets the attention of eagles, which swoop down and seize them for a meal. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist